Morning Executive Producer

About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television.

Job Title
Morning News Executive Producer
Department: News
Reports To: News Director
Location: Denver, Colorado
Schedule: Early Morning Shift (3:00 AM - 11:00 AM)

Job Overview
TEGNA is seeking an innovative, experienced, and energetic Morning Executive Producer to lead the editorial content and strategy of 9NEWS Mornings from 4:30 AM to 9:00 AM. The role is ideal for a strong newsroom leader with a passion for breaking news, weather coverage, dynamic storytelling, and engaging local content. The Morning EP will help evolve our shows beyond headlines – creating an experience that is informative, relevant, and uniquely local, with a strong digital mindset.

Responsibilities

Lead the Morning Newsroom Team: Supervise producers, writers, anchors, and MSJs to create compelling and forward‑thinking newscasts. Mentor staff and foster a positive, collaborative culture that aligns with TEGNA values.

Own the Editorial Vision: Set the tone and direction of morning news coverage, ensuring content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with the station's brand and mission. Encourage enterprise, robust breaking news coverage and capitalize on weather and traffic coverage.

Drive Breaking News & Weather Coverage: Make fast, informed decisions during live broadcasts. Direct breaking news coverage and ensure timely, clear, and comprehensive weather reporting essential for morning audiences.

Integrate Across Platforms: Collaborate with digital teams to enhance multi‑platform storytelling. Drive content that resonates on‑air and online, with strong headlines, visuals, and SEO‑friendly strategies.

Promote Viewer Engagement: Work closely with promotions and marketing to create and support audience‑growing content strategies, including teases, social media integration, and franchise segments.

Focus on Innovation & Pacing: Use TEGNA's tools and analytics to inform decisions. Drive a modern approach to show format, storytelling, and viewer experience.

Coach for Continuous Improvement: Lead daily editorial meetings, post‑show critiques, and development sessions. Help team members grow and align with TEGNA's standards of excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in broadcast news, with at least 2 in a leadership role.

Deep understanding of journalistic ethics, editorial judgment, and viewer engagement.

Demonstrated success producing high‑impact, high‑energy shows.

Experience with newsroom systems (ENPS) and digital CMS tools.

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

A passion for serving local communities with impactful journalism.

Key Traits for Success

Calm under pressure and decisive in fast‑paced situations.

Strong leadership and coaching abilities.

Creative and forward‑thinking in news storytelling.

Passionate about delivering informative and engaging local content.

Salary & Relocation
Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 USD
Relocation assistance provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, with options for full and part‑time employees via Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.

Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.

Disability and life insurance.

401(k) program with up to 80% employee contribution and up to 4% company match on a pre‑tax basis.

Nine free virtual doctor appointments with Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health.

Generous paid time off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.

Additional benefits may vary by employment classification and union agreements.

EEO Statement
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com.

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